Sony HDR-AS100V / AS100VR

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1262 reviews of Sony HDR-AS100V / AS100VR. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the size and price are generally positive. The portability and image quality are also appreciated, whereas many are critical about the finish. Opinions are divided on the connectivity.

usability, image quality, portability, price, size

finish

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-AS100V / AS100VR is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-AS100V / AS100VR

alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 user reviews of Sony HDR-AS100V / AS100VR from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the price and portability are generally positive. The size and image quality also get good views. There are some mixed reviews about the memory. Many are less positive about the design and durability.

usability, image quality, size, portability, price

durability, design

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Amazon.com review summary for Sony HDR-AS100V / AS100VR

alaTest has collected and analyzed 522 user reviews of Sony HDR-AS100V / AS100VR from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and image quality. The portability and price also get good comments, whereas there are some negative reviews about the reliability.

Sony tackles the GoPro giant with the AS100V

In the world of action and sports cameras, the GoPro Goliath has been challenged by many wannabe Davids over the years.

High bitrate recording and a bunch of extra features like GPS make this Sony's best Action Cam so far, with good still image and audio quality added to the mix. A new tally light on the top of the camera makes it easy to see when you're recording

The live view remote can't be used for photo or video playback, and a microSDXC card is needed for high bitrate recording. Exposure during regular 28Mbps video recording is uneven, while water tends to cling to the front of the waterproof case

Built-in image stabilization and high bitrate recording make this Sony's best Action Cam yet, but there are still a few usability quirks remaining.

Excellent POV action cam

I have mine RAM mounted onto my motorbike, and it works beautifully. I added some foam to the handle bar mount to reduce the jello effect. Quality of the vids is amazing. Battery life with everything maxed is poor, so I have a USB cable to keep it...

A good little camera

I bought this camera recently direct from Sony. It has Wi-Fi and the capacity to control up to 5 of these little cameras at once. It has a wide range of image modes and can take still photos too. It comes with many attachments. My only gripe is that...